Lead, manage and motivate a team of individuals responsible for investing and the portfolio management of the seed and venture technology Funds managed by the Bank. Develop and execute suitable performance management procedures to achieve agreed fund outputs. Focus is on achieving investment targets whilst maintaining the correct balance of risk v return and increasing value in investments working towards a profitable and timely exit for the Bank.

Work closely with the Bank’s risk team to ensure adequate focus and intervention on underperforming assets in a timely manner.

In conjunction with other Investment Directors, contribute to the development of the Bank’s fund management strategy within Wales, including the successful delivery of existing funds, identification of market opportunities and bids for new funds.

In conjunction with the other Directors prepare quarterly reports for key stakeholders across the range of funds delivered by the Bank.

Attend the quarterly review meetings with Welsh Government and any other stakeholder when required.

Contribute on quarterly basis to the relevant Risk Registers for the Bank

Build the profile of the Bank externally, with regular attendance and presentations at events and networking opportunities as well as maintaining an active personal network.

Review and/or sanction investment opportunities within personal delegated authority and as a member of the preliminary notification panel approving outline terms and diligence requirements on investment opportunities, ensuring compliance with Investment Operating Guidelines at all times.

Oversee Fund and Deputy Fund Managers’ sanctioning activity through regular and ongoing review of a sample of their approved deals. In conjunction with other investment-related Directors, ensure the correct balance of risk v return is consistently applied across the group and provide developmental feedback as appropriate.

Attend Investment Committee alongside the team members for those investments that fall outside the personal delegated authority.

Work with the marketing and business development team within the Bank to drive increased quality investment opportunities to the teams.

Build strong links with Business Wales, the Welsh Government, the Welsh Universities and business accelerators to increase the profile of the Bank and increase the flow of quality investment opportunities.

Build links with other Seed and Venture Capital investors in the tech space to ensure a high quality source of co-investment is available for the Bank.

Build a network of potential non-executive directors and Chairpersons, along with consultants, which will be able to add value to our investee companies.

Play a key role in the Welsh Technology landscape integrated with other funders, public sector support, Universities and incubators/accelerators.

Establish links and partnerships with relevant parties outside of Wales including public sector support, co investors and any potential sources of deal flow.

Lead a culture of compliance and quality across all areas of work.

Any other task as may be defined by the Investment Director – Wales to meet the operational needs of the organisation.

Requirements:Qualification and Skill

Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record in technology venture capital investments.

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